Did Panthers Defenseman Mike Matheson deserve a 2 game suspension for his hit on Canucks Center Elias Pettersson (4:30)? Blackhawks Owner Rocky Wirtz talks about his book, and the state of the franchise (16:18). Sara Civian of "The Athletic" helps explain the Canes start (40:40).

Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan are live from Bristol to break down the biggest player movement from free agency thus far (2:47), including an in depth look at John Tavares' switch to the Maple Leafs with Sportsnet's Chris Johnston (15:04). Plus, winners and losers (33:01) as well as the last rant line of the season from suffering Islanders fan ...…

Highlighted by conversations with Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur (9:46) and John Lu of TSN to talk Tavares (28:20), Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan react to news of this year's HOF class (0:50) and share their winners and losers from the draft (19:58). Plus, all of your favorite segments of the week (50:08)!…

Highlighted by interviews with Mat Barzal of the Islanders (22:48) and P.K. Subban of the Predators (43:18), Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan discuss the NHL Awards in Las Vegas (6:00), including the touching tributes to the tragedies in Humboldt and Vegas. Plus, they dish on Barry Trotz's move to New York (37:29) and cover all of your favorite ...…

Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan have returned home following the Capitals' Stanley Cup Final victory. They react to the result (2:48) and wonder what's next for both teams (28:30). Plus, Capitals radio voice John Walton (13:01) and ESPN prospects writer Chris Peters stop by (37:20), as well as all of your favorite segments of the week (54:15)!…

Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan come to you from the cavernous bowels of the Capital One Center to recap Game 3 and 4 of the Stanley Cup Final (3:30), talk to Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post about the series and other great stories from the Caps' beat (11:30). Plus, Greg and Emily talk to NHL Draft prospects Filip Zadina (28:30) and ...…

Welcome to the Stanley Cup Final! Greg and Emily are together at last to discuss the Capitals evening up the series at 1-1 (3:35) and Gary Bettman's NHL "State of the Union" address (40:47). Plus, ESPN's Arash Markazi stops by to cover atmosphere in Vegas (22:38) and the team gets into all of your favorite segments of the week (49:19)!…

Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan have returned home after a wild road to the Cup Final. They rehash Game 7 of Caps-Lightning and discuss how both they and the Golden Knights advanced this far (5:30). Plus, a full preview of the Final (16:56), followed by interviews with new Wild GM Paul Fenton (27:26) and new Stars HC Jim Montgomery (43:10), as ...…

Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan are on opposite coasts and they delve into the conference final matchups they're covering, including Vegas-Winnipeg (4:07) as well as Tampa-Washington (15:10). Brian Boucher of NBC talks goalie play (24:47) and the crew discuss the impact of new sports gambling revelations on the NHL (35:08). Plus, all of your fa ...…

Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan discuss the Capitals finally taking out the Penguins and the Golden Knights' push for the Stanley Cup. Plus, ESPN's Victoria Matiash stops by to give her view on the postseason thus far, we hear from Patriots K Stephen Gostskowski about his Bruins fandom and all of your favorite segments of the week!…

Highlighted by conversations with NBCSN's AJ Mleczko (15:34) and Sabres GM Jason Botterill (37:04), Greg Wyshynski and Emily go around the horn on each series in the second round (2:35) and cover the trials of Tom Wilson and Department of Player Safety (27:27). Plus, all of your favorite segments of the week!…

Highlighted by conversations with longtime Penguins writer Rob Rossi (14:47) and Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon (33:29), Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan break down the second-round playoff matchups that have been set (2:57) and give their top candidates for the Conn Smythe (28:15). Plus, all of your favorite segments of the week!…

Highlighted by conversations with CSN Washington's Alan May (13:05) and "Catfish Guy" Jacob Waddell (37:23), Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan debate which playoff teams are in the biggest amount of trouble (3:27) and what the solution is to the postseason player safety issue (27:14). Plus, all of your favorite segments of the week!…

ESPN's Barry Melrose joins Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan on the show to react to the tragic accident of the Humboldt Broncos Junior Hockey team and preview The Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus, all of your favorite segments of the week.

Highlighted by conversations with TSN's Jason Brough (11:37) and "The Keeper of the Cup" Howie Borrow (37:46), Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan debate the draft lottery situation (02:25) as well as barrel down the last throws of the playoff race (26:50), including injuries of note and more. Plus, all of your favorite segments of the week!…

Before conversations with Eddie Olczyk of NBC Sports (16:05) and Golden Knights LW Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (35:25), Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan discuss what changes they would make to the current playoff format (3:26) and share the teams they're most disappointed in this season (10:24). Plus, we have our first rebuttal in the "ESPN On Ice ...…

Before conversations with ESPN's John Buccigross (9:05) and Wild LW Jason Zucker (25:50), Greg Wyshynski is joined by Emily Kaplan from the GM meetings in Boca Raton, Florida to discuss the joys of goalie interference (2:13). Plus, some playoff race talk (21:03) and the PWHA making their ballots public (32:48).…

Before conversations with Wild reporter Mike Russo of the Athletic (15:13) as well as Panthers executive Shawn Thornton (26:46), Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan discuss Alex Ovechkin eclipsing 600 career goals and who may one day take his crown (5:03), the goalie interference dilemma plaguing the NHL (10:45) and much more.…

Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan offer up a full break down of the madness that was the trade deadline, including the Rangers' bonanza of deals (2:50), the shocker for Stastny (9:36), a nice addition for the Golden Knights (12:54) and a new home for Evander Kane (22:08). What didn't happen that we thought would (32:42)? Plus, we hear from you on ...…

Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan survey the "non-rental" options at the trade deadline (2:25) and take a look behind the curtain with TSN's James Duthie at what hosting TV coverage of the big day is like (19:11). Then, we hear from J.T. Brown of the Ducks (36:19) and Madison Bowey of the Capitals alongside his father Will (43:24). Finally, Conno ...…

Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan give matchmaking a try for free-agents-to-be in the spirit of Valentine's (5:17) and wonder why no coaches have been fired yet among many other things (28:40). Plus, they are joined by "Miracle on Ice" captain Mike Eruzione to talk Winter Olympics (34:56) and Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times to cover the Bla ...…

Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan discuss the most long-suffering fan bases in the NHL on the back of the Eagles' SB win (6:26), talk Rick Nash rumors (11:40) as well as deadline teams to watch (17:07). Plus, former Devils Director of Hockey Analytics Sunny Mehta stops by to cover the rise of goals across the league (21:15) and much more.…

After weighing in on the long farewell to Jaromir Jagr's NHL career (1:01), Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan share their reactions to All-Star Weekend in Tampa, including the success of the Skills Competition and whose star shown the brightest as well as the dimmest (6:47). Plus, we hear from Kevin Weekes of the NHL Network on goaltending contro ...…

Greg Wyshynski and Emily Kaplan discuss the passing of Jim Johansson (2:26) and some surprise teams that could make a Stanley Cup run (7:42). Plus, some expansion talk now that Emily has returned from Seattle (28:21), as well as interviews with Lightning HC Jon Cooper (17:05) and Islanders rookie C Mat Barzal (33:39). And finally, some Oscar sn ...…

Greg Wyshynski and co-host Emily Kaplan kick off their new show by discussing the drama surrounding Erik Karlsson (1:53), a potential expansion team in Seattle (9:09) and much more! Plus, Emily chats with Blackhawks RW Alex DeBrincat (19:15).

Don La Greca discusses whether replay in the NHL has gone too far, goes around the league and answers some of your questions.

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